How to handle crossing the guard lines with marijuana, cigarettes and matches in georgia? no previous criminal record, 26 yo?

Depending on the jurisdiction, crossing the guard line with contraband can be a serious felony charge. The jail has an interest in deterring...

What happens if your spouse file a simple battery charge against me?

If you were not arrested on the scene that usually means the police did not think they had probable cause to arrest you or sufficient information...

It depends, all the police need to make an arrest is probable cause which is a very low standard of proof. That being said, they would still...

What are the chances of getting a felony probation hold lifted?

That is a really tough situation and it sounds like an oversight at the jail cost you money you may not have spent otherwise. Unfortunately, the...

Can I get back money that was confiscated when I was arrested. if my charges were dismissed?

It depends. Sometimes the State will attempt to seize the money under the asset forfeiture laws. If they did do that your husband should have...

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They may or may not know if you have a warrant. If the warrant has been flagged on GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center) the office holding the...

If you fail to report your probation officer can take a warrant for your arrest and file a petition to revoke your probation. The best thing to do...

How long does an inmate have for the DA to give him a plea or not?

If depends. Usually the DA has 90 days to indict someone before the court is required to set a bond. After indictment the defendant should be...

Can you get a bond at a preliminary hearing ?

Yes, the judge will usually consider bond after a prelim if asked by the lawyer and a proper motion is before the court.

How important is the seizure of the actual container carrying the drugs in a criminal prosecution?

The State would not be required to produce the backpack at trial in order to prove the case. Anything the police did not do to preserve evidence,...